Bodyshop Estimator - Automotive Repairs

Al Ghurair; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,280 - 133,920; Full time

Job summary

Al Ghurair in Dubai is seeking a Bodyshop Estimator – Automotive Repairs to coordinate estimates, production targets, and workflows across the bodyshop. You will assess damage, estimate costs and parts, and guide technicians to ensure timely delivery.

The role emphasizes accuracy, adherence to standards, and customer satisfaction, with focus on reducing rework and improving workshop efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3–7 years of Bodyshop Estimator experience in the automotive industry.
• Knowledge of body repair, accident damage assessment, paintwork, panel replacement, and repair costing.
• Ability to estimate labor hours, parts requirements, consumables, and repair completion timelines.
• Understanding of workshop production planning and floor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate bodyshop repair estimates based on vehicle damage, labor requirements, parts, paintwork, and approved repair methods.
• Monitor daily workshop production to support achievement of budgeted output and targets.
• Coordinate repair jobs with technicians, supervisors, parts teams, and other workshop personnel.
• Ensure repairs are completed according to quality standards, manufacturer specifications, and completion times.
• Review progress and identify delays, capacity constraints, or resource shortages affecting delivery.
• Determine workshop requirements including manpower, equipment, tools, materials, and infrastructure support.
• Maintain clear communication with senior management and workshop employees to support smooth operations.
• Verify the quality of completed body and paint repairs before final inspection or delivery.
• Minimize repeat repairs by addressing workmanship issues before job closure.
• Support customer satisfaction by promoting accurate estimates, realistic timelines, and consistent repair quality.
• Maintain workshop discipline and compliance with procedures and safety rules.

Skills

Bodyshop repair estimation

Vehicle damage assessment

Labor hours calculation

Automotive parts estimation

Cost control

Workshop coordination

Quality inspection

Customer satisfaction

Health and safety compliance

Staff performance support

Education

Diploma/degree in Automobile Engineering or Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Bodyshop Estimator – Automotive Repairs (Job Snapshot) – Role: Bodyshop Estimator – Automotive Repairs. Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Industry: Automotive. Function: Cost Estimating. Experience: 3 to 7 years. Job Type: Full-time. Salary: 8,000–12,000 AED per month (estimated range – confirm with employer).

Overview

Bodyshop Estimator – Automotive Repairs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is an automotive hiring opportunity for an experienced professional capable of coordinating workshop estimates, repair workflows, production targets, resource allocation, and quality standards. Al Ghurair is seeking a results‑focused candidate who can support bodyshop efficiency, reduce repeat repairs, maintain customer satisfaction, and help the workshop achieve its operational and financial objectives.

Role Context

The Bodyshop Estimator – Automotive Repairs will support the efficient movement of vehicles from initial damage assessment through repair completion and final quality inspection. The position combines repair estimation, workshop coordination, production monitoring, resource planning, staff guidance, and customer service awareness. The successful candidate will help ensure that body repair jobs are completed within approved specifications, estimated costs, and agreed timelines. By monitoring workmanship, controlling delays, and minimizing repeat jobs, the role will directly contribute to workshop profitability, productivity, and customer retention.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare accurate bodyshop repair estimates based on vehicle damage, labor requirements, replacement parts, paintwork, and approved repair methods.
• Monitor daily workshop production to support achievement of budgeted output and operational targets.
• Coordinate assigned repair jobs with technicians, supervisors, parts teams, and other workshop personnel.
• Ensure repairs are completed according to established quality standards, manufacturer specifications, and agreed completion times.
• Review work progress and identify delays, capacity constraints, or resource shortages that may affect vehicle delivery.
• Determine workshop requirements including manpower, equipment, tools, materials, and infrastructure support.
• Maintain clear communication with senior management and workshop employees to support smooth floor operations.
• Verify the quality of completed body and paint repairs before vehicles proceed to final inspection or customer delivery.
• Minimize repeat repairs by ensuring that workmanship issues are identified and corrected before job closure.
• Support customer satisfaction by promoting accurate estimates, realistic timelines, and consistent repair quality.
• Maintain workshop discipline and ensure compliance with company rules, operational procedures, and safety requirements.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe bodyshop environment.
• Review employee performance and provide practical feedback to improve productivity and workmanship.
• Assist with the onboarding, guidance, and development of newly appointed workshop employees.
• Encourage technicians and support staff to achieve individual and departmental performance targets.
• Maintain relevant repair estimates, job records, approval documents, inspection findings, and production reports.
• Work with insurance representatives or internal approval teams when repair authorization or estimate clarification is required.
• Recommend operational improvements that can increase workshop capacity, reduce turnaround time, and strengthen cost control.

Ideal Profile

• Diploma or degree in Automobile Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 to 7 years of experience as a Bodyshop Estimator within the automobile industry.
• Practical knowledge of vehicle body repair, accident damage assessment, paintwork, panel replacement, and repair costing.
• Ability to estimate labor hours, parts requirements, consumables, and repair completion timelines.
• Understanding of bodyshop production planning and workshop floor coordination.
• Experience working with technicians, supervisors, parts departments, and customer service teams.
• Strong attention to detail when inspecting damage and reviewing completed repairs.
• Ability to manage several repair jobs while maintaining accuracy and delivery commitments.
• Sound understanding of workshop safety, cleanliness, discipline, and operational compliance.
• Effective communication skills for coordinating with employees, managers, customers, and external stakeholders.
• Ability to guide workshop employees and support performance improvement.
• Customer‑focused approach with a commitment to repair quality and timely vehicle delivery.

Skills Set

• Bodyshop repair estimation
• Vehicle damage assessment
• Accident repair costing
• Labor hour calculation
• Automotive parts estimation
• Body and paint repair knowledge
• Workshop production monitoring
• Repair authorization coordination
• Job card review
• Quality inspection
• Resource planning
• Technician coordination
• Cost control
• Workshop productivity
• Customer satisfaction
• Repeat repair reduction
• Vehicle repair documentation
• Health and safety compliance
• Staff performance support
• Automotive workshop operations

Why Join Us

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to a high‑volume automotive workshop in Dubai while developing expertise in bodyshop estimation, production control, repair quality, and operational planning. The role provides exposure to structured workshop processes, diverse vehicle repair requirements, experienced technical teams, and performance‑driven automotive operations. Professionals who combine technical estimation skills with strong workshop coordination can build a stable career path in bodyshop supervision, service operations, workshop management, insurance estimation, and automotive aftersales leadership.